1. TopicMetallic bonding and models LevelGCSE (or any other course for students aged 11-16) OutcomesTo use PowerPoint to create a moving model to show why metals are (i) malleable, (ii) good conductors of electricity and (iii) have high melting points. www.thescienceteacher.co.ukwww.thescienceteacher.co.uk | resources for science teachers who like to think

2. Why metals are malleable Have a look at this model by viewing the slide show. Now complete the table on the second slide with your partner.

3. Strengths of the model What was good and why? Limitations of the model What was bad and why? How would you improve this model? easy to use? labelled? accurate? easy to understand?errors?

4. Creating your own model You are going to use PowerPoint to create a moving model to help a GCSE student to understand at least two of the following: 1.Why metals are malleable 2.Why metals can conduct electricity when solid 3.Why metals have high melting points 4.Why magnesium has a higher melting point than sodium The best models will: Be clearly labelled with specific details, but not be cluttered Be easy to operate by the student e.g. click one button Include GCSE level understanding Allow the student to get some understanding of scale Not leave the user with misconceptions

5. How to create animations in.ppt Step 1. Select the object you want to animate Step 2. Select the animation menu at the top Step 3. Scroll through the options until you reach Motion Paths Step 4. Chose the animation you want